Our Team
The Wyalusing Area Education Foundation is led by a dedicated volunteer Board of Directors and an Executive Director who work together to advance the Foundation’s mission. Our team brings diverse experience, community insight, and a shared commitment to enriching educational opportunities for all students in the Wyalusing Area School District.
The Board provides strategic direction, governance, and oversight, while the Executive Director manages daily operations and partnerships to ensure the Foundation’s programs make a meaningful impact.
Dr. Alexis N. Muench, DBA
President
Alexis Muench, a 2003 Wyalusing Valley High School graduate, serves as President of the Wyalusing Area Education Foundation. She is President & CEO of Mutual Capital Services, Inc. Alexis resides in Laceyville with her husband and children.
Dr. Deana Patson, EdD
Vice President
A 1993 Wyalusing Valley High School graduate, Dr. Deana Patson teaches at the Wyalusing Area School District and serves on the Foundation board. She resides in Dushore and is passionate about supporting local students and education initiatives.
Kelly White
Treasurer, School Board Representative
Kelly White, a 1995 Wyalusing Valley High School graduate, is Director of Lackawanna College’s Towanda satellite center and represents Region 2 on the Wyalusing Area School District Board. Kelly resides in Wyalusing with her husband, Nathan, and daughters, Katherine and Sophie.
Warren Howeler
Secretary
Warren Howeler is the Managing Editor of the Rocket-Courier and serves as President/Secretary of the Wyalusing Chamber Council. He resides in Dushore with his wife, Lisa Robinson, a 1996 Wyalusing Valley High School graduate, and their two children, Jonathan and Grace.
Jennifer Newton
Jennifer Newton has served on the Foundation board since 2016. She is the Taylor Family Office Manager and Executive Director of the Kenneth & Caroline Taylor Family Foundation. Jennifer resides in Wyalusing with her husband, Ralph, and their two daughters, Ashlee and Priscilla.
Richard Robinson
Richard Robinson is retired from the Sullivan County School District after more than 36 years as a learning support teacher, elementary teacher, and Elementary Principal/Supervisor. He holds a BS from Mansfield University, multiple graduate degrees, and an MBA from the University of Scranton, and an Honorary Doctorate. Richard represents Region 1 on the Wyalusing Area School District Board and resides in Albany Township.
Liz Vanderpool
A 1999 Wyalusing Valley High School graduate, Liz Vanderpool is a Science teacher at WVHS. She resides in Wyalusing with her husband and three children and enjoys coaching volleyball, strength training, outdoor activities, and attending sporting events.
Kelly Wurzler
Kelly Wurzler is a Guthrie preceptor specializing in Ambulatory Infusion, Ambulatory Hematology/Oncology, Inpatient Hematology/Oncology, and Palliative Care. Kelly resides in Wyalusing with her family.
Gabe Sheldon
Gabe Sheldon, a 1998 Wyalusing Valley High School graduate, co-owns Sheldon Funeral Homes. He resides in Laceyville with his wife, Carly, and their three children.
Natalie Smith
Executive Director
Natalie Smith, a 2010 graduate of Wyalusing Valley High School, earned an Associate of Science in Business from Liberty University. She works in Corporate Purchasing at Guthrie and lives in Albany Township with her husband, Justin, and their two daughters.
Become a Member of Our Board
The Wyalusing Area Education Foundation Board of Directors serves as the legal governing authority of this 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
By joining the Board, you help guide the Foundation’s mission to support and enhance educational opportunities for students in the Wyalusing School District.
Please consider an application to the Board. We would be honored by your interest and would love to hear from you.